CHO MEDIUM BASE (FERMENTATION BROTH)

Description

Identification of anaerobes is based on cellular morphology and colony characteristics on blood agar and confirmation by biochemical tests. Carbohydrate utilization patterns play a key role in the identification of anaerobes. Metabolism of anaerobes is less efficient and therefore they require auxiliary growth factors. For the anaerobic microorganisms, proper collection and transport of suspected specimens is of pivotal importance. Exposure of the specimens to air should be minimized to the possible extent and they should be promptly cultured in the laboratory under proper atmospheric conditions. CHO Medium Base is recommended for studying fermentation of anaerobic bacteria.